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A Fishing Party Near Magna Carta Island, from Runnymede

Thomas Rowlandson, 1780–1790

This characteristic drawing was of obvious topographical interest to the Egham Museum which was established by the Egham-by-Runnymede Historical Society in 1967, and houses a collection of items of local significance.

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Title of artwork, date

A Fishing Party Near Magna Carta Island, from Runnymede, 1780–1790

Date supported

1980

Medium and material

Pen/wash/pencil

Dimensions

22 x 33 cm

Grant

912

Total cost

3650

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